Dietitian approved healthy gift ideas for the holidays

Nutrition minded gift certificates, baskets, gadgets, and more!

Looking for something different to bring as a hostess gift or holiday gift for a friend or family member that is a foodie or health geek? If you or someone you know is on the path to healthy living, why not plan a thoughtful holiday gift that considers FUN and health? Try these dietitian approved healthy gift ideas!

What are some ideas for healthy gift certificates?

Cooking classes (basic, advanced or themed)

While not all cooking classes focus on healthy food, one of the single most important skills needed for health is a foundation of knowledge about basic cooking techniques. Make it a date and plan to attend with the friend or family member that you are purchasing the gift certificate for.

Knife skills training

Learning how to chop more efficiently and effectively makes spending more time in the kitchen enjoyable. Learn how to chop like a chef and sharpen your knives by attending knife skills training at a local knife shop or cooking school.

Magazine subscription

My favorite are those with an emphasis on recipes and fun. Some of my favorites: Canadian Living, Cooking Light, Food and Wine and Eating Well Magazine.

Food tours

Chef guided tours of your local farmers market, farm-to-table style restaurant or local producer. Do an Internet search of “food tours” in your local area to see what is available.

Local food and groceries

Besides a grocery store gift certificate, consider supporting a local produce delivery service. You may also be interested in searching your local area for Community Supported Agriculture or locally grown meat producers.

Registered Dietitian Visits

Registered Dietitians are the only regulated nutrition experts that are highly skilled professionals that can provide customized individual or family help to suit your needs and health goals. Be sure you are working with a Registered Dietitian for credible expertise.

Also remember that the best thing you can give to a healthy eater is your time. Consider homemade vouchers for meals from your kitchen. A home cooked meal delivered on the weekend or hosted at your place over good conversation is often better than anything you can buy.

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